Study abroad in Boston, United States: Most popular universities for Music History.

Are you thinking of studying Music History, abroad? Below you can find the most popular universities and programmes to study Music History in Boston, United States. This list is based on visitors on the Studyportals websites, listing more than 150,000 English-taught Bachelor's and Master's programmes world-wide.



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Boston University

Boston University is no small operation. With over 35,000 students from more than 130 countries, over 10,000 faculty and staff, 17 schools and colleges, and more than 300 programs of study, our three campuses are always humming, always in high gear. Get to know the people and teams that keep the University running smoothly.
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New England Conservatory of Music

New England Conservatory educates and trains musicians of all ages from around the world, drawing on the talent and deep reservoir of experience of our distinguished faculty. We are dedicated to inculcating the highest standards of excellence and nurturing individual artistic sensibility and creative growth. 
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Most popular Music History programmes for international students in Boston

These are the most popular programmes among international students who are looking for a Music History degree in Boston.

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Historical Performance

Boston University

The Master of Music in Historical Performance program at Boston University provides a training ground for students pursuing performance and teaching careers either as instrumentalists on period instruments or as singers specializing in music of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
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Musicology

Boston University

The Master of Arts in Musicology at Boston University is for students who are working toward entrance to a PhD program, performing students with academic interests, and students preparing for positions in the music industry.
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Music Theory

Boston University

The Master of Arts in Music Theory program at Boston University is designed for students seeking to acquire a secure foundation in scholarly music theory prior to entering doctoral study.
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Music History and Musicology, MM

New England Conservatory of Music

Study at NEC is about more than just practical music-making. Through coursework in music history and musicology, students at NEC get a sense of the bigger picture—how music is lived and understood across cultures and time-periods, what it has meant in the past and how it can shape society in the future.
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To apply at one of these universities, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 9,000 organisations world-wide.

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About Music History

Music History degrees teach the historical evolution of music as a social and intellectual phenomenon, and the development of musical instruments and techniques. Courses in Music History include music theory, evolution of musical styles, music and gender, and more. International students can find Music History degrees in conservatories worldwide.

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